Transmission grid gets boost from federal loan guarantee
Upgrades of transmission lines translates into new demand for Aluminum Core Steel Reenforced electric cable.
Contributor: Greg Wittbecker
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Read more from Greg Wittbecker Federal oversights put the brakes on solar investment
Federal regulators under the Trump administration have intensified oversight and reduced tax incentives for solar projects, delaying massive developments like Nevada's Esmeralda 7 and threatening to stall over 55 GW of new capacity.
China trade data: Pivoting away from U.S. dependency
Ever since it launched its One Belt One Road campaign in 2013, China has been relentless in building markets overseas.
Fake semis return to the market
A loophole in Section 232 could allow unethical people to game the system.
Examining export bans on UBC and mills in China
China is on a steep learning curve to appreciate the advantage of using recycled metals in its downstream fabrication plants.
Consumer auto delinquencies: Warning sign for consumer health?
Rising auto delinquencies amid stretched loan terms may be early warning signs that household finances and retail spending are reaching their breaking point.
The Northwest Passage: Bargaining chip for Canada and Section 232?
More liberal access to the Northwest Passage could play into trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.
What an agricultural bail out could mean for aluminum
Could a proposed bail-out of farms hurt by tariffs present an opportunity to change how the government chooses to support steel and aluminum?
EGA Spectro Alloys opens first phase of Minnesota casthouse
The production will be focused on a scrap-heavy melt formula, with the target being 80% scrap and 20% primary metal.
As Oswego outage continues, auto and beverage supply seek alternatives
Novelis has declared force majeure on automotive, beverage and container stock shipments.